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Madeen Family History

Madeen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Madden, Madren, Madsen, Maden, Mabee, Madan, Mammen, Mayen, Marien

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Where is the Madeen family from?

You can see how Madeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Madeen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Madeen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Madeen families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Madeen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Madeen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Madeen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Madeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Madeen. 50% of Madeen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Madeen women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Tenant
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Madeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Madeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Madeen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 112 immigration records available for the last name Madeen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Madeen. For the veterans among your Madeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Madeen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Madeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Madeen in 1965 was 82, and 55 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Madeen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Madeen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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